1950s Maps of Roscommon County, Michigan

Explore 8 historic maps of Roscommon County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Roscommon County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Roscommon County, MI maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Cote Dame Marie, 1953 Print
    1950 Map of Cote Dame Marie, 1953 Print
    1950 Cote Dame Marie
    1953 Print · USGS
    Mid-century northern Michigan comes to life in this study of the hills and forests west of Higgins Lake. Genealogists and local historians can trace family landmarks like the Beaver Creek Cem, Beaver Creek Sch, and the unique early settlement at Tent City.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1950 Map of Roscommon North, 1978 Print
    1950 Map of Roscommon North, 1978 Print
    1950 Roscommon North
    1978 Print · USGS
    Crawford and Roscommon Counties in the mid-century were defined by the deep woods of the National Forest and the waters of the Au Sable. Researchers can trace the legacy of early settlers at Pioneer Cemetery or locate old industrial sites like the local Sawmill and Northern Block and Supply Company.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1951 Map of Roscommon North
    1951 Map of Roscommon North
    1951 Roscommon North
    1951 Print · USGS
    Crawford and Roscommon counties appear here in the early fifties, where the Au Sable River system shaped local life and recreation. Researchers can trace family roots at the Pioneer Cemetery or locate old forest landmarks like South Branch Ranch and Bell Top Lodge.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1951 Map of Pere Cheney
    1951 Map of Pere Cheney
    1951 Pere Cheney
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Crawford County backcountry in the early fifties shows a landscape of remote rail sidings and emerging lakeside resorts. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Rockefellers Cabins, the Cheney Cemetery, and the Beaver Creek School.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1954 Map of Traverse City, 1965 Print
    1954 Map of Traverse City, 1965 Print
    1954 Traverse City
    1965 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan’s vast lakeshores and timberlands are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the region before the modern interstate era. Genealogists and researchers can trace rail connections like the Detroit and Mackinac RR or find old communities such as Suttons Bay, Elk Rapids, and Prudenville.
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1956 Map of Houghton Lake, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Houghton Lake, 1958 Print
    1956 Houghton Lake
    1958 Print · USGS
    Houghton Lake and its surrounding marshlands are shown here in the mid-fifties, just as tourism and conservation efforts were reshaping the region. Genealogists can trace family names at Star City Cem and Butterfield Cem or locate the site of the Anderson Sch (Abandoned).
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1957 Map of Harrison, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Harrison, 1958 Print
    1957 Harrison
    1958 Print · USGS
    Harrison and the Houghton Lake State Forest appear here in the late fifties, showcasing a region of timber, oil, and quiet lakeside settlements. Researchers can trace rural life through the Latter Day Saints Ch, Summerfield Cem, and the old Doty Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1958 Map of Traverse City
    1958 Map of Traverse City
    1958 Traverse City
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northern Lower Michigan was a landscape of vast state forests and burgeoning lakeside retreats in the late fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Ann Arbor RR and find established settlements from Elk Rapids to Houghton Lake.
    2 unique versions available

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